Forest Fire in Northern Cyprus
A fire broke out in the forested area between Mersinlik and Tatlısu in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The fire, which started in the forested area between Mersinlik and Tatlısu in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), quickly spread. Firefighting teams from various regions along with helicopters and airplanes were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire. Efforts are underway to contain the fire and prevent further damage to the environment.
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A forest fire broke out in the wooded area between Mersinlik and Tatlısu in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The fire, which started in the wooded area between Mersinlik and Tatlısu in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), quickly spread. Firefighters, Forestry Department, and Civil Defense teams intervened in the fire, but faced difficulty reaching the flames due to the rugged terrain of the area. Mayor of Tatlısu, Hayri Orçan, made a public call for assistance from the residents to combat the forest fire between Tatlısu and Mersinlik. Water tankers belonging to local municipalities and civilians supported the firefighting efforts. Additionally, two helicopters sent from Turkey also intervened in the fire from the air, and after long efforts, the fire that started at 15:00 local time was brought under control by 20:30. President Tatar visits the region President Ersin Tatar, Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, Turkey’s Ambassador to Nicosia Metin Feyzioğlu, Minister of Public Works and Transport Erhan Arıklı, Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hüseyin Çavuş, and other officials visited the fire site and observed the firefighting efforts on site. Furthermore, a fire that broke out in Mersinlik on June 21, 2022, could not be brought under control for days despite all efforts, and it was finally extinguished on the evening of June 25, 2022, due to the rain that fell.
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